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Blunderbuss
UK
/ˈblʌndəˌbʌs/
US
/ˈblʌndərˌbʌs/
Translation of "blunderbuss" into Russian
blunderbuss
Noun
UK
/ˈblʌndəˌbʌs/
US
/ˈblʌndərˌbʌs/
blunderbuss
blunderbusses pl
The pirate carried a blunderbuss on his shoulder.
Пират нес мушкетон на плече.
Additional translations
ружьё с широким дулом
Definitions
blunderbuss
Noun
UK
/ˈblʌndəˌbʌs/
US
/ˈblʌndərˌbʌs/
A short-barreled large-bored gun with a flared muzzle, used at short range.
The pirate brandished his blunderbuss, ready to defend his treasure.
A clumsy or incompetent person; also, an action or approach that is indiscriminate and lacking subtlety or precision.
Though well-meaning, the rookie detective was a complete blunderbuss during the investigation.
blunderbuss
Adjective
UK
/ˈblʌndəˌbʌs/
US
/ˈblʌndərˌbʌs/
Indiscriminate and lacking subtlety or precision; blunt.
Critics say the policy is a blunderbuss solution that harms small businesses.